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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR CONTEMPO FIREPLACES MODELS: PFM36 - PFM42 - PFM48 - PFM60 RV-060909...
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Page 2: Warning And Safety Precautions
FAILURE TO FOLLOW these installation instructions will VOID THE WARRANTY and may cause a serious FIRE HAZARD. This fireplace is to be installed by a professional certified by Contempo Fireplaces or by a locally licensed professional meeting the requirements of your local building authority. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warning and Safety Precautions ………………………………………………..……..2 1. Pre-Installation Requirements ……………………………………………………….4 Fireplace Dimensions ………………………………………………………………...5 Clearance to Combustibles………………………………………………………….5 Fireplace Location and Framing ……………………………………………..6 Chimney Requirements …………………………………………………………..7 2. Installation……………………………………………………………………………….…...8 Firebox Pedestal …………………………………………………………………..…8,9 Firebox assembly ………………………………………………………………..9-11 Anchor Plate/Damper Assembly…………………………………………….….11 Installing the chimney ……………………………………………………………...12 10 foot rule……………………………………………………………………………..13 Installing the Combustion Air System ……………………………………...14 3. -
Page 4: Pre-Installation Requirements
PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Keep these instructions for future use. This fireplace is to be installed ONLY by a professional certified by Contempo Fireplaces or by one of our licensed distributors or dealers. Fireplace installation must be in compliance with local codes. Before installing the fireplace, consult the local construction industry to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable codes, including permits and in- spections. -
Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS: PFM SERIES RECTANGULAR OPENING PFM SERIES ARCHED OPENING PFM36 PFM42 PFM48 PFM60 PFM36 PFM42 PFM48 PFM60 36” 42” 48” 60” 36” 42” 48” 60” 46” 52” 58” 70” 46” 52” 58” 70” ” 24” ” ” 27” 30”... -
Page 6: Fireplace Location And Framing
FIREPLACE FRAMING AND FIREPLACE LAYOUTS 3” See chimney 3” requirements 3” below 27” 30” Rough Opening, A 1/2” Sheetrock 29” minimum CORNER LAYOUT CHASE LAYOUT PFM36 PFM42 PFM48 PFM60 46” 52” 58” 70” 83” 83” 83” 95” 26” 32” 38” 50” 18” ”... -
Page 7: Chimney Requirements
I.D. Chase Clearance Size 12” ID/15” OD Air-Cooled (FMI or Vanguard 12DM, Lennox FTF13, Simpson Durachimney II) PFM36 2” 19”x19” 12”ID/14” OD Class “A” (ICC 12”RIS, Duratech 12”) 12” ID/15” OD Air-Cooled (FMI or Vanguard 12DM, Lennox FTF13, Simpson Durachimney II) PFM42 2”... -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION WOOD FLOOR PEDESTAL INSTALLATION When the fireplace is to be installed over a wood floor, a non-combustible pedestal for the firebox to rest on must be fabricated. If the bottom of the firebox is to be installed at a height of at least 8” from the wood floor, then the pedestal will be constructed using concrete blocks. -
Page 9: Firebox Assembly
PFM60 two piece base with firebrick 1A. Start by spreading a thin layer of supplied fireplace mortar on the pedestal or concrete floor. For models PFM36, PFM42, and PFM48—set the base on the pedestal and firmly press down spreading the mortar (as shown in 1A). - Page 10 FIREBOX ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (continued) Bolts 2. Right Side 3. Lower Back 4. Left Side 2. Spread a thin layer of fireplace mortar on the outside 4” of the base. The side section is then lifted into place and carefully aligned with the outside edge of the base. Until the mortar sets, this section can easily be moved. Therefore, caution should be used when setting the next section.
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Page 11: Anchor Plate/Damper Assembly
FIREBOX ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (continued) 8. Top Front 9. Upper Sides 10. Angle Irons—PFM60 ONLY 8. Apply fireplace mortar to the top of the uppermost front section. Set the final front section in place aligning the sides and back of the piece with the piece directly below. 9. -
Page 12: Installing The Chimney
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION This installation will outline a typical chimney installation using 12” double wall air-cooled chimney. For specific installation instructions for class “A” chimney, refer to the chimney manufacturers installation manual. WARNING: Do not install chimney smaller than the required minimum. See page 6 for chimney size requirements. Each double wall chimney section consists of an outer pipe, flue pipe and one 15”... -
Page 13: Foot Rule
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION (continued) 5. Firestop spacers are required at each point where the chimney penetrates a floor or ceil- ing joist space. Their purpose is two-fold: they establish and maintain the required clearance between the chimney and combus- tible materials, and they also provide com- plete separation from one floor space to an- other floor or attic space as required by most codes. -
Page 14: Installing The Combustion Air System
COMBUSTION AIR SYSTEM INSTALLATION 3. Connect the supplied 4” aluminum flex tubing to the end of the dryer vent and secure using aluminum tape or screws. 4” Metal Duct 4a. If the dryer vent is mounted above the height of the base of the firebox, let the open end of the aluminum tube hang uncon- nected, near the floor. -
Page 15: Finishing
FINISHING THE FIREPLACE COVERING AREA ABOVE FIREPLACE The area directly above the fireplace is to be covered 1/2” Masonry with ” masonry board (see FIG 12) NOT SHEETROCK Board or any other combustible material. This area extends from the ” protruding lip on the firebox face to the header height outlined in the Front View on page 6. -
Page 16: Hearth Extensions
When the fireplace is installed over a wood flooring, a non-combustible hearth extension must be constructed. This extension must be the same thickness as the heat shield or block pedestal that was fabricated to support the fireplace (see page 8). Model Block Heat Pedestal Shield PFM36 60” 24” 13” ” 7” ” PFM42 66”... -
Page 17: Part List And Warranty
PART LIST AND WARRANTY Manufacturer Part Numbers... -
Page 18: Warranty
PRODUCT MUST BE UNACCEPTED AND RETURNED BY THE SAME SHIPPER IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS WARRANTY VALID. CONTEMPO LLC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ASSERTED DEFECT, WHICH HAS BEEN RE- TURNED DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, MISUSE, ABUSE OR REPAIR OR ALTERATION MADE OR SPECIFI- CALLY AUTHORIZED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN CONTEMPO OR A CONTEMPO REPRESENTATIVE.
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